Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud architecture, Azure services, DevOps practices, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement end-to-end cloud architectures using Azure services.
- Evaluate business requirements and translate them into technical Azure solutions.
- Lead the migration of on-premises infrastructure and applications to Azure.
- Develop architecture blueprints, design documents, and deployment plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, security, and operations.
- Ensure best practices in security, compliance, scalability, and performance.
- Guide DevOps implementation including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Monitor and optimize cloud usage, costs, and performance.
- Stay up to date with Azure innovations and industry best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role with a focus on Azure.
- Strong understanding of Azure services such as Azure AD, Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Storage, and Azure SQL.
- Proficiency in cloud architecture patterns, microservices, containers, and serverless computing.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform).
- Familiarity with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.
- Solid knowledge of networking, identity and access management, security, and compliance in Azure.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- Experience in hybrid cloud environments.
- Background in software development or systems engineering.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $64.68 per hour
Work Location: In person